Delhi, December 6, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)- Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, reportedly funneled over $250 million during the final months of this year’s election to support Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency, according to federal filings released Thursday.
Among Musk’s more unconventional efforts was a $20 million contribution to a super PAC named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late liberal Supreme Court justice. The PAC, intended to soften Trump’s stance on abortion, sparked controversy for appropriating Ginsburg’s legacy.
Musk’s primary financial backing went to America PAC, his flagship super PAC. He provided $239 million in cash and in-kind contributions, including three $25 million checks in the race’s final weeks. The PAC focused on ground-game operations for Trump, whom Musk saw as vital to defeating President Biden. After an assassination attempt on Musk in July, his support for Trump intensified, leading him to campaign actively in Pennsylvania, a pivotal battleground state.
How Musk funding Trump’s agenda and targeting progressive prosecutors
During pre-election, Musk also donated $4 million to America PAC shortly after Election Day. He plans to keep the PAC operational, focusing on targeting progressive prosecutors and advancing Trump’s agenda.
Musk also played a role in other Republican efforts, donating $12 million to groups supporting GOP Senate candidates, including the Senate Leadership Fund and Sentinel Action Fund. Federal filings suggest he may have also funded undisclosed dark-money entities.
Summary: Elon Musk reportedly donated over $250 million to support Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, including contributions to a pro-Trump PAC, drawing attention and debate.